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Who We Are

From Global2Local, these people…World Changers…move the needle and

want to share with you, want to inspire you and want to connect with you

so you can LIVE2LEAD.

About Your Host

An accomplished communications professional and subject matter expert with a passion for helping people. For Kristan connection is essential. Her confidence is a side-product of proven high-level leadership experience and knowledge.

Kristan Getsy

About your G2L Host

Kristan began as a journalist—curious, questioning, searching for truth through television, radio, and print. With boots on the ground, she learned. As a broadcast television anchor and reporter, a published photojournalist, and a news director, she grew. With accolades from her peers and a love for the challenge, she quickly logged more than a decade in “the business.”

She wanted more—to do more—to serve more. As CEO of her own creative agency, she did. Kristan founded Life’s Eyes Media, an award-winning, multi-media production and consulting company. That’s a mouthful—and a heart full—of humility and gratitude for the success of her second decade in this fulfilling field.

She’s never met a stranger. As a wife, mother, public speaker, serial entrepreneur, publisher, and author—she’s currently working on a new book, “The Cussing Christian”—connection is essential. It’s essential as she’s growing two non-profit organizations. One benefits children with special needs, Seeds of Glory Farm. The other assists women in daunting socioeconomic environments, Cultivating Women. And, in her third professional decade, there’s no greater privilege.

Speaker Bios

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 30 million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association® and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. magazine. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, as well as the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. He can be followed at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell. For more information about him visit JohnMaxwell.com.

Chris Robinson is a founding partner of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and as the Executive Vice President of the Maxwell Entrepreneur Solutions, he a product of the product leading a global team of over 40,000 speakers, coaches, and trainers. He is an international speaker who has enthralled crowds as large as 4500 and trained small groups inside of companies weekly before taking on his current role as the EVP of the Maxwell Entrepreneur Solutions.

John Maxwell has made a tremendous impact on his life over the past 20 years. Initially Chris started watching John’s VHS tapes in the basement of a church. Then as a sales representative for the largest vehicle service, he quickly advanced 3 positions in 5 years to a Senior Sales Manager by learning and then applying John’s principles. Chris helped grow that company from 18 employees to over 700.

Years later he became a part of John’s team as a certified coach. Chris has been instrumental in the development of many of the programs offered by the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Members, a leadership development organization whose members speak, coach and train on values-based, people-centric principles that help people lead powerful, positive change in themselves, in their organizations and in the world around them. For more information about Maxwell Leadership and the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, visit maxwellleadership.com.

Michael Junior

ADDING LAUGHTER TO YOUR LIFE AND LIFE TO YOUR LAUGHTER.

Exceptionally gifted at combining story with thought-provoking life principles, Michael Jr. exhibits what it means to be a comedic thought leader. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling, he brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world as he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose.

This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx Talks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. You can find him in Sony Pictures’ feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing On Purpose and More Than Funny.

Michael Junior

ADDING LAUGHTER TO YOUR LIFE AND LIFE TO YOUR LAUGHTER.

Exceptionally gifted at combining story with thought-provoking life principles, Michael Jr. exhibits what it means to be a comedic thought leader. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling, he brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world as he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose.

This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx Talks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. You can find him in Sony Pictures’ feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing On Purpose and More Than Funny.

Jon Gordon, best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 30 books including 16 best sellers and 5 children’s books. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.

Chaunté Lowe, the world-renowned high jumper lives to conquer barriers, racking up 4 Olympic Games Appearances, 3 Global Championship medals, 3 American records, and several global accolades. Many are surprised to learn that she achieved most of these accomplishments while also holding the title of “mother of three.”

Chaunté Lowe, the world-renowned high jumper lives to conquer barriers, racking up 4 Olympic Games Appearances, 3 Global Championship medals, 3 American records, and several global accolades. Many are surprised to learn that she achieved most ofthese accomplishments while also holding the title of “mother of three.”

Malcolm Gladwell, is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, Talking to Strangers, and The Bomber Mafia. He is the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audiobook and podcast production company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, and Broken Record.

Valorie Burton, is a life strategist, and international speaker, and is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us. Her company provides coaching, coach training, and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents. Since 1999, she has written 13 books translated into multiple languages, including Let Go of the Guilt, It's About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently.

Brandon Dawson, is a serial entrepreneur, business leader and scaling expert with years of experience in building, growing, and exiting businesses. He sold his last business in 2016, Audigy Group, which he bootstrapped and built as a proprietary Decentralized Operating and Ownership Organization that shared equity with his customers and employees. Today, combining Dawson’s IP with Grant Cardone's 10X mindset and his massive loyal community, they teamed up to co-found Cardone Ventures where Dawson serves as CEO and Managing Partner.

Valorie Burton, is a life strategist, and international speaker, and is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us. Her company provides coaching, coach training, and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents. Since 1999, she has written 13 books translated into multiple languages, including Let Go of the Guilt, It's About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently.

G2L TEAM

Karen Iannuzzi

Meeting and Event Planner for corporations, small businesses, and individuals. Attention to details and personalized service is my strength. While being involved in meeting and event planning for over 8 years, my skill set developed from my varied background which includes purchasing, logistical, project, operational and financial management. This experience is the value I bring to an event or team.

Born and raised in Philadelphia. Earned a BA in accounting and MBA in finance from Temple University. After graduation, my career started with Johnson and Johnson holding multiple position until I transitioned into education and now, utilizing all the skills I acquired, I assist my clients in planning and managing conferences and meetings.

Michael Kessling, Jr.

Michael first heard about financial planning at the dinner table growing up and on weekends at the office. He is now continuing the legacy and sharing his father’s wisdom with the next generation of clients. Michael received a B.A. in History from Northern Kentucky University and is a graduate of Highlands High School in Fort Thomas.

An avid golfer, Michael is an active member of several boards including Northern Kentucky University’s Go Norse Fund, Greater Cincinnati Golf Association and Seeds of Glory.

Michael resides in Highland Heights with his wife, Betsey. He is adding a new perspective to the Kessling Financial Group. He takes pride in communicating with people and allowing them to express their personal and financial goals

Lynn Ondrovic

Experienced facilitator and coach for business and non-profits. Encouraging you to discover and take your next step for career or personal growth.

Lynn is passionate about encouraging people to become all they were made to be. Her positive attitude, energy, perseverance, and partnering has helped many people become and do more than they thought they could. Lynn utilizes coaching, facilitation, and training development skills learned during her thirty years of working in fortune 500 corporations and with non-profits

Jessica Remole

Jessica Remole was born in Cincinnati and after living in multiple US cities and Germany as an Army brat, her family settled back in the tri-state 35 years ago. She now resides in Independence, Kentucky with her husband Brian, only a few miles from her daughter Cynthia and 2 beautiful grandsons. Jessica has been an advertising and marketing professional for the past 23 years and attended Northern Kentucky University for Radio and Television Broadcasting from 1994-1998. She just celebrated 10 years with Valpak – the famous blue envelope that comes in the mail and is an active member of the Referrals R’ Us Chapter of BNI.

Jessica has a true passion for helping local business owners craft their message to grow their businesses. When she isn’t building marketing strategies or developing ad content for her clients, she enjoys volunteering for her church, spending time outdoors, with her family and traveling.

Cathy Lindemann

As President of Evolution creative solutions Cathy is a bold leader and creative problem solver, and she uses both of those talents to help Evolution’s clients discover exciting ways to think differently about their businesses and brands. Cathy is a dedicated, loyal enthusiast of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, and she cares deeply about being an active part of the business community.

She is a proud member of the Cincinnati Chamber and a Board Advisor for the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati. Under her leadership, Evolution creative solutions received the honor of being named WBEC Ohio River Valley’s WBE Supplier of the Year twice and is a multi-year recipient of graphic design awards from Graphic Design USA and print awards from Printer’s Industry of Northern Kentucky and Ohio.

Mark Ramey

They call me “the veteran”. I’ve been at this business as long as some of our creatives have been alive. We’re talking 30 years! I’ve weathered the storms (sometimes raging) of change in the broadcasting industry. I am a TOTALLY behind-the-scenes guy. I can handle all kinds of productions, live and taped, short and long, simple or tricky. I’ve schlepped gear across untapped earth in Chile for Life’s Eyes, one of the greatest experiences of my life. (And until you’ve hauled a 9-foot jib up and down mud and guano, you haven’t lived!)

I’m passionate about making people happy. I take on each project with a fervor and excitement, just like it was my first production that 30-some odd years ago. Please, just keep me behind the scenes. (My wife is still asking me when we’re going to take a family portrait; the last one we took my teenaged sons were boys. Maybe when they graduate.)

Jeff Loy

For more than 2 decades, Jeff’s work ambition found roots in all things logistics… Imports, Exports, LTL, FTL, Air Freight, Ground Expedites and Warehousing. His depth of experience and camaraderie works effectively inside the walls of his office, with his team, and outside the walls with his clients and contractors.

Jeff believes his community matters. He’s an active member of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and various local community organizations such as Addiction Services Council, Master Provisions and TenFe.

He is a lucky man to be married to Sarah Loy and is a proud father to a grown son, Braedan and daughter, Emma.

Peggy Casey

Peggy is passionate about meaningful communication, brand management, and community engagement and has more than 20 years of marketing, public relations, and event planning experience. At NKYEC, she works with community partners to increase awareness about the organization’s mission to support student success and wellbeing in Northern Kentucky. From 2011-2014, she served as NKYEC’s Ready by 21 Coordinator, where she worked closely with national and local leaders, stakeholder groups, and volunteer teams to advance regional education goals and initiatives.

She began her career at Sanitation District No. 1, where she managed and implemented various public communication and outreach strategies for 15 years. She continued to grow her marketing experiences through various roles including: Vice President of Marketing & Informatics/Office Projects for the Tri-County Economic Development Corporation, Senior Consultant for Rose Communications and Marketing, Communications Manager for Arlinghaus Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Director of Marketing for St. Henry District High School.

Peggy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Northern Kentucky University and played intercollegiate volleyball for the Norse. She is a graduate of Leadership Northern Kentucky and served as Chair of the program in 2009. She is also a 2008 graduate of the Northern Kentucky SOAR Program, a premier leadership development program for young women.

In 2010, Peggy received the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Emerging Leader Award for her involvement in community affairs. She has coached volleyball for over 20 years and is committed to developing strong, confident athletes and inspiring others to love the game as much as she does. Peggy resides in Erlanger with her husband and their two children.

Alice Frazier

Alice Frazier helps leaders fuel growth with strategies that unlock collective wisdom and power. She is the current CEO for AFA Associates, a business building consultancy providing marketing, engagement and project management services to businesses, non-profits, individuals, and groups who wish to expand and grow.

Through AFA she has connected hundreds of businesses with their ‘right’ audiences to fuel and sustain growth. She has a framework that allows ‘all to get on board and fuel achievement.’ For more than ten years she has led workshops and mastermind groups for awakening consciousness, new thought and have transformation. Prior to AFA, she led new product innovation and brand expansions for Fortune 500 companies to enter new markets and solidify category/sector leadership.

Mark Wells

As a serial entrepreneur and ministry man, Mark knows the ins and outs of business and communication. These are the tools he uses to edify Christ and empower people to live their best lives. Currently he’s embracing his calling to public speaking a life coaching. His life’s endeavor is helping other maximize their capabilities through better understanding their identity in Christ.

Mark has built and sold three different businesses over 15 years. He’s served in youth ministry for 18 years. Additionally, he’s founded and directed a nonprofit organization operating from 2018-2021. Once he bicycled across the state of Ohio in three days, that's 322 miles. His life quote is “teach and be taught.”

Dr. Christopher Cate

Dr. Christopher Cate has dedicated three decades to establishing effective teams that achieve excellent results in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. At Dollywood Theme Park Christopher was responsible for operations of all attractions. Coordinating nearly three hundred hosts to ensure the safe loading and unloading of millions of passengers. During his tenure, both guest and employee safety was prioritized while team performance improved dramatically.

Christopher currently serves as Executive Minister and Administrator in a religious setting. His primary objective is to equip the body of Christ for effective kingdom building. Christopher is an active member of The Church Network, SHRM, and Children’s Hospital Knoxville, Tennessee’s Philanthropy.

Dr. Angela Crawford

As Chief Marketing Officer and Consulting Partner with Leadership Acceleration, Dr. Angela Crawford has extensive experience in helping people and organizations grow. She has spent over twenty years in senior level roles with Fortune 500 companies, supporting financial services, healthcare, technology, education, and retail.

Beginning her career in operations and then leading sales, marketing, customer experience and research, she also started a consulting firm focused on executive coaching and improving customer and employee experiences simultaneously. Dr. Crawford graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BBA in Marketing and Management, holds an MBA from Cleveland State University, and earned her PhD from Case Western Reserve University where her research on igniting passion within employees was recently published in the Journal of Service Research. She is also certified in Coaching, Cultural Intelligence, Mindfulness, and Strengths. She has three grown children (Serena, Hunter, and Alexis), son-in-law (Zack) and lives with her husband of 27 years, Jason, and her dog Maverick and cat Cowboy.

Dennis Devlin

Dennis Devlin is the founder and CEO of CLARITY Research & Strategy, a marketing and branding research and strategy firm he launched in 2009. At CLARITY, he helps clients gain more clarity by leveraging research and related strategy support, so they become more effective in their marketing and branding initiatives. Dennis is a best-selling author with his 2022 release of Three Wise Monkeys: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success. Additionally, he is an in-demand speaker, sharing his expertise on gaining clarity in your business, agency, or organization about your customer, your competition and marketplace and your brand.

Wednesday Oster

Wednesday Oster is a Full Time faculty member in the Paralegal Studies Department at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Prior to beginning her career at Cincinnati State, Wednesday practiced law at a top ten firm in Cincinnati where she focused on Business law and Family law. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati, and her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky.

Outside of Cincinnati State, Wednesday enjoys coaching a high school golf team and spending time in the outdoors with her family by golfing, kayaking and hiking. She lives with her husband, Hon. Michael Oster, and her two children, Grayson and Cordelia, in West Chester, Ohio.

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